Meanings
How to pronounce "paper trail":
AU
A written record, history, or collection of evidence.
Example: "Keep a good paper trail in case anyone asks you why you arrived at that conclusion."
Records left by a person or organization in the course of activities.
Physical evidence of something that occurred in the past.
Example Sentences
1
The detective found a paper trail that led him to the suspect's hideout.
2
In order to prove their innocence, the accused needed to establish a clear paper trail of their activities.
3
The company kept a meticulous paper trail of all financial transactions for auditing purposes.
4
The journalist followed the paper trail to uncover the corruption scandal.
5
Without a paper trail to back up their claims, the plaintiffs had a weak case in court.
